Matthew Gruter, a South African national, has departed Australia after the Home Affairs Minister canceled his visa following his participation in a Neo-Nazi protest. Gruter was photographed at the front of a rally organized by the National Socialist Network (NSN), which called to “abolish the Jewish lobby” and chanted phrases associated with the Hitler Youth. After being taken into immigration detention, Gruter left voluntarily with his family. The protest prompted the NSW government to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to give police more powers to prevent future Neo-Nazi demonstrations.
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A South African man, Matthew Gruter, who participated in a Neo-Nazi protest outside NSW parliament house, has had his Australian visa revoked by the federal government. The protest, organized by the National Socialist Network, displayed hateful banners and chanted Nazi slogans. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated that Gruter, as a visa holder, was considered a guest who overstepped the bounds of acceptable behavior. Gruter’s social media revealed his connection to Nazi ideology, and the government’s action follows Premier Chris Minns’s statement that Nazis are not welcome in New South Wales.
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Maple Valley Township Treasurer Meghyn Booth is under scrutiny after her husband was revealed to be a neo-Nazi influencer. Although she admits to noticing her husband’s increasingly extreme views, Booth claims she was unaware of the full extent of his beliefs until a news article identified him. Following the article’s publication, the township board issued a statement condemning discrimination, which Booth supported, while her husband doubled down on his views in a video. Some community members have voiced concerns about Booth’s ability to serve without prejudice, leading to discussions and even a potential recall effort.
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A judge has dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s defamation lawsuit against blogger David Vickery due to insufficient evidence. The case stemmed from Vickery’s reporting on Kennedy’s appearance at an anti-lockdown rally in Berlin, which was attended by groups with neo-Nazi affiliations. The court found Kennedy’s team failed to refute the core premise of Vickery’s report and dismissed other claims as misrepresentations of events. The judge stated that the evidence did not support the claim that the blogger defamed Kennedy.
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Thomas Sewell, a Neo-Nazi leader, was found guilty of intimidating a Victoria Police officer and his partner after making threatening comments on a podcast. The magistrate determined Sewell sought to weaponize personal information and public exposure to instill fear, therefore intimidation rather than political communication occurred. Sewell was ordered to complete 200 hours of community service and is currently in custody, with the community service to be done upon release. The comments came after a clash between Sewell’s group and police at an asylum seeker rally, and he has a history of similar offenses.
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Brandon Clint Russell, founder of a neo-Nazi group, was sentenced to the maximum 20 years in federal prison for his role in a plot to attack Baltimore’s energy grid. The judge deemed Russell as the “brains of the operation,” rejecting the defense’s argument of lesser culpability than his accomplice, Sarah Beth Clendaniel. Russell, already having an extremist background, connected with Clendaniel while incarcerated for a prior conviction, leading to the conspiracy. The court’s decision was based on the evidence of Russell’s active grooming of others to carry out attacks and his continued adherence to his dangerous ideology.
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The Global Project Against Hate and Extremism has uncovered a burgeoning network of neo-Nazi youth groups, known as Active Clubs, that are actively recruiting American teenagers through social media. These clubs, disguised as fitness groups, have seen a 59% increase in the United States since October 2023, spreading white supremacist ideology and propaganda, including quotes from Adolf Hitler. Originating from the Rise Above Movement, Active Clubs utilize a decentralized model developed by Robert Rundo and Denis Kapustin, offering guidance on evading law enforcement while coordinating street fights and propaganda. The groups emphasize fitness and community in their public messaging, but also host international events and generate revenue through merchandise, posing a growing transnational threat with 231 chapters documented across 28 countries as of 2025.
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Australian neo-Nazis, led by Thomas Sewell, are attempting to form a registered political party, the National Socialist Network, as a strategy to avoid legal repercussions and expand their influence. This tactic aims to utilize the party as a platform for disseminating their ideology, while simultaneously engaging in more extreme actions under the guise of political expression. The Australian Electoral Commission faces limitations in rejecting the party’s application due to its apolitical mandate, despite concerns from researchers who see this as a potential means to normalize extreme views. While some doubt the party’s ability to achieve significant political success, experts predict that the group’s visibility will increase through this effort. The strategy may also involve strategically downplaying overt Nazi imagery and rhetoric to attract support.
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